Paramedic

Join Our Team at Transylvania County EMS – Full-Time Paramedic Position Available!

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to serving your community,
Transylvania County EMS
could be the perfect fit for you!

Transylvania County EMS is the primary 911 emergency medical services provider for Transylvania County, located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. Headquarters is located in
Brevard, NC
, with a secondary station in the
Quebec community
.

We operate:

• Three ALS Paramedic ambulances during the day
• Two ALS Paramedic ambulances at night
• An on‑duty Supervisor assigned to an additional ambulance for enhanced response and transport capabilities.

Transylvania County has a year‑round population of approximately 35,000, which more than doubles in the summer due to its popularity among tourists, seasonal residents, and summer camp attendees. The county is home to Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, and Gorges State Park, offering world‑class opportunities for hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and more.

• Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers emergency medical care; transports victims to emergency care facility; and documents findings.
• Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support.
• Operate county vehicles in a safe and efficient manner while traveling in and out of the County in emergency and non-emergency modes.
• Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians.
• Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.
• Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility.
• Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and electrocardiogram strip interpretation. Provides appropriate medical care and procedures at the necessary ALS and/or BLS level.
• Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed.
• Completes and files documentation on calls.
• Performs routine and inter‑facility/palliative care transport of patients.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment and assists in cleaning station and grounds.
• Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in public relations functions; serves on standby crew for special events as needed

• Knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
• Knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County.
• Knowledge of ESO Data software.
• Skill in assessing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with other emergency services agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families.

High School Diploma or its equivalent and required licenses or certifications.

• BCLS
• ACLS
• PHTLS/ITLS Provider Certifications.
• NCOEMS Paramedic credential.
• NIMS ICS 100
  , 200
  , 700 and 800 Certifications.
• CEVO Certification.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Successful completion of SBI background check with required fingerprinting by Sheriff Office.
• Successful completion Transylvania County standard background check